Review of RedMax EBZ8500 Backpack Blower
RedMax EBZ8500 75.6 cc 2 Stroke Gas Powered 206 MPH Backpack Blower
The Redmax is now part of Husqvarna and many key suppliers are no longer stocking the RedMax EBZ8500 preferring to go for the Husqvarna 580BFS and those wanting a tube throttle rather than the EBZ8500RH the alternative is the Husqvarna 580BTS.
The RedMax EBZ 8500 is designed for the commercial operator, RedMax is one of the industry leaders in terms of the selection and performance of power blowers and hence they feature as a Best Back Pack Blower. The EBZ 8500 backpack blower features the Strato-Charged 2-stroke engine with ultra-low emissions and high power. With a 75.6 cc displacement and 4.4 horsepower, the Redmax EBZ8500 produces a maximum air speed of 206 MPH with tube air flow approaching 908 CFM. The Max Cooled back pad uses air sucked by the fan housing to cool operators and keep them comfortable during hot days. Wide straps and contoured back pad are oversized for greater comfort. The tube mounted throttle is ergonomically designed for user comfort.
RedMax EBZ8500 Backpack Blower Specification
Engine specification
Cylinder displacement – 75.6 cc
Engine Type – 2 stroke (cycle)
Power output – 4.43 hp
Carburetor – Rotary
Revs – 2000 to 7250
Fuel tank volume – 77.77 fl oz
Fuel Consumption 69.9 fl.oz/hour
Article data
Air flow in housing – 1024.13 cfm
Air flow in pipe – 907.59 cfm
Air speed – 206.25 mph
Noise 77dB at 50′
Overall dimensions
Weight – 24.69 lbs
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Availability of the Redmax EBZ8500 is now severely limited so we suggest that you look at the identical model from the Husqvarna Range the 580BTS
Why Buy the RedMax EBZ8500 Backpack Leaf Blower?
PROS
- Easy to Assemble
- Heavy Duty Design.
- Most Powerful Model 4.4 hp ( Husqvarna 570BTS 4hp) .
- Airflow in pipe 907.6 cfm (Husqvarna 570BFS 770 cfm).
- Combination of high cfm and 206 mph shifts debris with ease.
- Very large Fuel Tank 77.7 fl oz can sustain hours of use.
- Low Emissions- CARB Compliant
- Comfortable Harness & Tube mounted throttle
CONS
- Some might prefer to buy the more popular Husqvarna model.
- It is the most powerful blower I have ever used
- Labor reduction is dramatic.
- The structural design eliminates many of the damage issue associated with transport.
- This is the only blower my company has that can overcome strong wind issues.
- The carburetor is moron prof and start-up is 4 pulls or less.
- The crews love the fact they no longer have to kick/rake materials in tough areas.
- It is heavier than all the other blowers.At idle it distorts your vision…at low RPM the machine vibrates your whole body; thus giving the operator a blurred vision.
- Conclusion: I am a 5’5” and 140 LBS and the machine is slightly more tiring than other competitors; yet the fact remains that this machine eliminates 30-45 minutes off of all my leaf cleanups.
- Initially when implemented the crews complained about the weight…however after a few high wind days they will not use any other unit.
